Orlando Pirates will look to quickly erase the memory of a heavy
continental defeat when they return to Betway Premiership action against
Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium this evening.
The Buccaneers saw their impressive eight-match winning streak shattered on
Saturday, suffering a 3-0 loss to Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the CAF Champions
League. The fixture offers a chance for immediate redemption as they refocus
on their domestic campaign, where they remain unbeaten in their last three
league outings.
Their opponents, Polokwane City, also head into the match looking to recover
from a disappointing cup result, having been knocked out of the Carling
Knockout after a 4-1 extra-time defeat to Durban City. However, “Rise and
Shine” will draw confidence from their last league performance—a 1-0 victory
over high-flying Sekhukhune United.
The stage is set for a clash where both teams are desperate to get back to
winning ways.
Confirmed Lineups:
Orlando Pirates: Chaine; Sebelebele, Mbokazi, Ndaba, Seema; Nduli,
Nemtajela, Maswanganyi; Appollis, Makgopa, Moremi.
Subs: Dladla, Sibisi, Ndlozi, Mariko, Dansin, Mbatha, Dlamini, Hotto,
Mbuthuma.
Polokwane City: Bwire; Nkaki, Mvundlela, Nkwe, Matuludi; Mnguni, Maphangule,
Kambala, Dlamini; Daniels, Tshabalala.
Subs: Mathebula, Nikani, Kelepu, Ramabu, Letshedi, Marema, Mashini, Motsa,
Manthosi.
